Last week, contractors working on a construction project at The Citadel discovered human remains while digging a pipeline trench. Per the project’s previously-drafted archeology plan, work on the project was immediately halted and the Charleston Coroner and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) were contacted.
The coroner’s team removed the remains. Earlier this week, the SHPO visited the site to review conditions. The contractor’s Archaeological Consultant provided the SHPO with a plan to address any future discovery on this project. The SHPO cleared the contractor to restart work on the project.
The Citadel is committed to being a responsible steward of the history of Charleston and South Carolina and has followed best practices and SHPO guidance throughout this and each of our construction projects.
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